UConn news: a recruiting target, Calhoun a fr. All-American, etc.

-- Judging from the buzz on Twitter, UConn is the running for now former North Carolina State guard Rodney Purvis, who announced Monday that he is transferring after just one season with the Wolfpack.

Here’s what former N.C.State standout Julius Hodge tweeted on Monday:

“I'm salty that we didn't do everything to keep RP! But if he's going to #UConn that's a good choice. Kevin Ollie's a star on the rise.”

Purvis averaged 8.3 points and 2.4 rebounds while starting 23 of 35 games, averaging 25.5 minutes per game, but his playing time tailed off toward the end of the season. He shot 44.2 percent from the field and ranked second on the team in made 3-pointers with 30. He had 45 assists and 51 turnovers.

He came off the bench to score seven points in his team’s 69-65 win over UConn on Dec. 4 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

“I have enjoyed every moment of my time here at N.C.State,” Purvis said in a released statement. “All of the people involved with the program have been great. However, I feel like it’s time for me to make a fresh start, step outside of my comfort zone and continue my career in a new environment.”

Here’s what coach Mark Gottfried said in a release: “Rodney was instrumental in our run to the NCAA tournament this season. We appreciate his contributions and wish him the very best in his future.”

Purvis will have to transfer to a program outside of the Atlantic Coast Conference, as the school will not allow Purvis to remain in conference. The ban extends to Syracuse,Pittsburgh, Notre Dame andLouisville– four future ACC teams – as well as Missouri and Cincinnati, two future non-conference foes.